Piraeus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Piraeus
With a population of 163,688, Piraeus is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Piraeus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Piraeus
How to Get to Piraeus
Plane
Although Piraeus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 16 miles from Piraeus. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Piraeus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Piraeus is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 5 miles from Piraeus. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piraeus, including Vip Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding. From Sofia, the bus ride to Piraeus takes 680 miles and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £112 for a journey of 930 miles. The most popular bus station is Piraeus Port Astiggos, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Piraeus. Piraeus Port is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Piraeus
Where to stay in Piraeus
Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Carol Hotel and Lilia Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Piraeus
Most booked hotels in Piraeus
Hiring a car in Piraeus
Hiring a car in Piraeus costs £35 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Athens Eleftherios V..
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Piraeus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.39. The most frequently booked car type in Piraeus is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.